Speech Language Pathology Assistant (26-27 SY)
San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District•San Marcos, TX
22h
About The Position
Primary Purpose: Provide speech-language pathology services to students as directed by a supervising State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESPLA) licensed Speech Language Pathologist.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communicative science and disorders
- Texas license as Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of speech language disorders and conditions
- Fifty hours of clinical observation and assisting experience as required for licensure
Responsibilities
- Conduct speech, language, and hearing screening as directed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist.
- Implement the individualized education program (IEP) as designed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist.
- Conduct carry-over activities to transfer a student’s newly acquired communication ability to other contexts and situations.
- Represent speech pathology at the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) Committee as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
- Conduct observations and prepare therapy materials
- Work with classroom teachers to implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.
- Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for maturity level and interests of students.
- Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including maintaining clinical records in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
